Rice with Pine Nuts
Elevate your side dish game with this flavorful Rice with Pine Nuts recipe, a perfect blend of nutty, aromatic, and savory flavors. Fluffy long-grain white rice is lightly toasted with garlic and onion for a fragrant base, then simmered to perfection. Golden, buttery pine nuts add a delightful crunch, while fresh parsley brings a burst of color and brightness. A hint of olive oil and a pat of butter lend a silky texture, making this dish irresistibly comforting. Quick and easy to make in just 30 minutes, this dish pairs beautifully with roasted meats, grilled vegetables, or can be enjoyed as a simple, light main course. Perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts alike, this recipe is a versatile and crowd-pleasing addition to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 0.25 cup pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cup (diced) onion
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain and set aside.
Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and add the pine nuts. Toast them, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Be careful not to burn them. Remove the pine nuts from the skillet and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until translucent.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the rinsed rice and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, to lightly toast the grains.
Pour in the water, add the salt, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the rice simmer for 15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed.
Once the rice is cooked, turn off the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to steam.
Gently fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the butter, toasted pine nuts, black pepper, and fresh parsley.
Serve warm as a side dish or light main, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
218 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.5 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 514 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.6 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 121 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
